Toronto Lifestyle Blog featuring Kanny

Tag: packing

I have been postponing the inevitable…the daunting task of packing. I love traveling but I’m not a fan of all the work associated with it (e.g. booking plane tickets, hotel, car rentals, packing etc). However, once I have packed my suitcases, I’m always pleasantly surprised with how seemingly easy it was. When it comes to packing, I just love to procrastinate. On average, every time we go on a trip my husband will ask me about 5 times, if I have packed yet. My sheepish response is usually, “I know, I know, I’m on it!” As the deadline nears, and the days leading up to the trip approaches, I do begin to get nervous. But for whatever reason unbeknownst to me, I prefer packing the night before. I guess by then, I have no choice but to get my act together:) I’m constantly reminded by my ever so organized husband that I need to stop with all the shenanigans and get it done already!

So this brings me to today! The day before the trip! I hit snooze twice on my alarm clock and then I hear my husband’s voice in the distance. “Make sure you pack…seriously! Trip is tomorrow!” I rushed to work for a short meeting and rushed back to begin packing. I had a slight headache and I was contemplating a short nap but in the end I decided I couldn’t put it off any longer.

So I did a load of laundry and I was ready!

I thought I’d share with you what I’ve packed. These are items I usually can’t leave home without when travelling. I’m still debating on whether or not I should check-in my luggage or only bring a carry-on. So far I can fit everything into my carry-on with the exception of my shoes. I’m not sure my husband will let me pack my shoes in his luggage:/

It would be nice to not have checked luggage so when we arrive, we can head straight to the rental car kiosk.

Organizing all of the items that will go into my suitcase

I cannot forget:

my purse/ wallet

my passport

print out of Flight tickets or Confirmation #

In my luggage I have:

my cell phone/charger (I have cute draw string bags and organizers to keep it all neat)